Terms of Use for the Rulemap Builder of Rulemapping Solutions GmbH
Provider:
Rulemapping Solutions GmbH
Friedrichstraße 123, 10117 Berlin
Email: contact@rulemapping.com
Managing Directors: Dr. Tilo Wend, Dr. Dirk Woywod
Commercial Register: Amtsgericht Berlin (Charlottenburg)
Registration Number: HRB 267931 B
Website: www.rulemapping.com
1. Scope and Purpose
These Terms of Use (“ToU”) govern the creation and use of user accounts (“Accounts”) on the Provider’s platform. They define the rights and obligations of all persons accessing the platform (“Users”).
The platform allows registered Users to create, open, view, edit, or store “Rulemaps” — visual representations of legal or rule-based structures.
Rulemaps constitute automated legal information and do not constitute legal advice. The Provider assumes no responsibility for content offered on the platform. Third-party content is not reviewed by the Provider for correctness or completeness.
The purpose of the platform is to support legal work by visualizing decision logic.
2. Definitions
Integrations: Interfaces to third-party systems.
Platform: The Software-as-a-Service environment (“SaaS Platform”) provided by the Provider.
Suspension: Temporary or permanent full or partial deactivation of a User’s access.
3. Registration and Account Use
A valid email address is required for registration. Users must provide accurate and current information and keep it up to date.
The usage agreement between the User and the Provider is concluded when the Provider confirms completion of the Account setup. The Provider reserves the right to refuse the conclusion of a usage agreement without stating reasons.
Login credentials must be kept confidential and may not be shared. Accounts are non-transferable. Users may not allow others to use their Account or tolerate such use. The Provider may enforce these rules through technical measures.
If security concerns arise — especially in cases of loss or compromise of login credentials or personalized security features—the Provider may suspend access to the affected Accounts.
Users are not entitled to specific features or storage capacity. The Provider does not guarantee continuous or specific availability of the platform but aims for an average annual availability of 95%. Planned maintenance, necessary security updates, and outages caused by force majeure or circumstances outside the Provider’s control are excluded from availability calculations.
4. Security and Authentication
Access to the platform requires authentication (e.g., password). Users shall use up-to-date and secure devices and browsers. Passwords must be changed regularly and stored securely.
The Provider may modify authentication procedures or introduce additional verification steps. If misuse is suspected, the Account may be suspended immediately.
5. User Obligations; Prohibited Use
The platform may only be used within normal operating limits and for the purposes defined in these ToU. The Provider may limit excessive uploads, processes, or requests and implement technical limits (rate limits, storage limits).
Users specifically agree to:
- protect confidential information;
- not introduce malware or scripts;
- not manipulate features or circumvent security mechanisms;
- not perform automated calls, queries, or uploads beyond legitimate use;
- refrain from data scraping;
- immediately report security incidents or data loss.
Users may not upload unlawful, offensive, or copyright-infringing content.
Users warrant that they process third-party personal data on the platform only with sufficient and verifiable legal grounds.
The Provider may remove unlawful content and suspend Accounts in case of violations, without prejudice to further rights.
6. Intellectual Property and Platform Use
All rights to the platform and its components belong exclusively to the Provider or its licensors.
Users do not acquire rights to the platform software or underlying resources. The Provider merely grants Users the right to use the platform for the purposes set forth in these ToU.
The following uses are prohibited: reverse engineering, circumventing technical protection measures, promoting competing products, or reproducing or publishing platform components without prior written approval from the Provider. In particular, using platform content to train or adapt AI systems is prohibited.
The Provider may delete content or change, limit, or discontinue the platform at any time.
The User grants the Provider a simple, non-transferable right to use User-generated content insofar as necessary for operating, maintaining, and improving the platform.
The User permits the Provider to analyze, evaluate, and use data created or uploaded by the User for its own purposes, including storage and anonymization.
7. Integrations and Third-Party Providers
The platform may include integrations with third-party services. Responsibility for operation, security, and data protection of these services lies solely with the respective provider. Personal data processed within integrations is, in case of doubt, processed on behalf of the User.
8. Use of AI and Automation
If AI-supported features are offered, they serve solely as assistance. Users are solely responsible for reviewing results to an appropriate extent. Decisions remain with the User. The Provider is not liable for incorrect AI output except in cases of intent or gross negligence.
AI features may be adjusted or deactivated for security or compliance reasons.
9. Data Protection
The Provider’s privacy notice applies to the processing of personal data.
10. Support and Communication
Users may use the Provider’s help functions and support channels. The Provider informs Users about new features and security measures via the platform or by email. Security-related notifications are considered delivered as soon as they are accessible on the platform.
11. Suspension and Deactivation
The Provider may suspend Accounts if a violation of these ToU or applicable law is committed via the Account or if a security risk exists.
12. Termination of Use
Either party may terminate the usage agreement at any time without cause, with seven (7) calendar days’ notice.
The right to immediate termination for cause remains unaffected.
During the contract term, the User may export or transfer all provided or generated data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.
13. Liability
The Provider is liable without limitation:
- for damages resulting from injury to life, body, or health;
- in cases of intent or gross negligence;
- under the provisions of the German Product Liability Act.
Where the platform or individual features are provided free of charge, liability is limited to intent or gross negligence; § 599 BGB applies accordingly.
In cases of data loss, the Provider’s liability is limited to the recovery effort that would have been required with proper data backup—unless data backup is a contractual obligation.
For services based on third-party license terms, the respective liability rules take precedence.
Strict liability for pre-existing defects in lease-like usage arrangements is expressly excluded.
Where the Provider’s liability is excluded or limited, this also applies to the personal liability of its legal representatives, employees, and agents.
14. Changes and Assignment
The Provider will update these ToU regularly. User consent may be given implicitly if legal or technical reasons require the change. Changes to the ToU or platform functionality will be displayed at the next login; continued use without timely objection may constitute acceptance.
The Provider may assign this agreement, in whole or in part, to a legal successor or affiliated company, provided the User’s legitimate interests are not unreasonably impaired.
15. Miscellaneous
The Provider does not store the contract text for the User. The contract language is German only. German law applies, excluding conflict-of-law rules. Mandatory consumer protection remains unaffected.
If the User is an entrepreneur or legal entity, exclusive jurisdiction is Berlin. Statutory jurisdiction applies for consumers.
The Provider is neither obligated nor willing to participate in dispute resolution proceedings before a consumer arbitration board.
End of Terms of Use, Version November 2025
